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Keldon Johnson Good to Go Friday
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (mouth) is available for Friday's game against the Houston Rockets after requiring stitches for a cut inside his right cheek. The reigning Sixth Man of the Year recorded 10 points, four rebounds, one assist, and two steals in 20 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 116-104 loss to Oklahoma City. With Tobias Harris (calf) sidelined, Johnson should retain a meaningful second-unit role after averaging 13.2 points and 5.4 rebounds in 23.3 minutes across all 82 games last season.
Source: Matt Guzman
Source: Matt Guzman
Germie Bernard Emerging as a Fantasy WR2 Against Saints
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Germie Bernard broke out with 11 catches for 87 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets last week and should remain heavily involved in Week 7 against the New Orleans Saints. With Michael Pittman Jr. (foot), Roman Wilson (finger), and Ben Skowronek (calf) all inactive, Bernard and veteran teammate DK Metcalf were the only wide receivers to receive a target from quarterback Aaron Rodgers last week. That concentrated target share should continue against a Saints defense allowing the fourth-most yards and the most points per game to opposing offenses. Fantasy managers who have been stashing Bernard or were fortunate enough to claim him off waivers can feel confident starting the rookie as a low-end WR2 in Paris on Sunday.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
De'Aaron Fox Available Versus Rockets
San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox (wrist) is available for Friday's game against the Houston Rockets in Austin. Fox emerged from Tuesday's 116-104 season-opening loss to Oklahoma City with a right wrist sprain but went through Friday's shootaround before being cleared. The 28-year-old opened the season with 14 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, and one steal on 6-for-9 shooting across 32 minutes. With San Antonio visiting Dallas on Saturday to finish a back-to-back, Fox's workload and wrist will be worth monitoring before the second leg.
Source: Matt Guzman
Source: Matt Guzman
Calvin Ridley is Considered Questionable for Week 7
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley (hip) is listed as questionable ahead of the Week 7 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Ridley was limited in practice to start the week, but then he didn't practice at all on Thursday or Friday. When healthy, Ridley has been a non-factor in this offense so far. Through six games, Ridley has recorded five receptions with 81 receiving yards and zero touchdowns. The absence of the 31-year-old wideout would likely mean that Elic Ayomanor would slide into the No. 3 wideout role. Neither player has done enough this season to warrant starting in any fantasy lineups in Week 7.
Source: Pro Football Talk
Source: Pro Football Talk
Steven Adams Cleared to Play Friday
Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (calf) will play Friday against the San Antonio Spurs, according to the Houston Chronicle's Varun Shankar, while Reed Sheppard (knee) has been ruled out. Adams missed Wednesday's season opener with right calf tightness and will make his first regular-season appearance since undergoing left ankle surgery in January. The 33-year-old averaged 5.8 points and 8.6 rebounds in 22.8 minutes across 32 games last season, leaving him mostly dependent on rebounds for fantasy value. Houston plans to rest Adams for one leg of back-to-backs early on, putting Clint Capela in line for more center minutes Saturday in Atlanta.
Source: Varun Shankar
Source: Varun Shankar
DK Metcalf A Fantasy WR2 With Upside in Paris
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf saw 15 targets last week and delivered an excellent fantasy showing alongside rookie wideout Germie Bernard. This week, Metcalf and the Steelers travel to Paris to face the New Orleans Saints, who are allowing the fourth-most yards and the most points per game to opposing offenses. With several Steelers receivers sidelined by injury, quarterback Aaron Rodgers is funneling targets to a limited group of healthy pass-catchers, and Metcalf should remain a primary beneficiary. Although he has found the end zone only once this season, Metcalf was targeted twice in the red zone last week and offers plenty of touchdown upside in this matchup. Fantasy managers can confidently view the eighth-year pro as a solid WR2 on Sunday.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Reed Sheppard Ruled Out Friday Against Spurs
Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the San Antonio Spurs due to a left knee bone bruise. The third-year guard was limited to three points in 16 minutes during Wednesday's 128-110 win over Dallas, shooting 1-for-6 from deep while committing three turnovers. Marcus Smart and Bogdan Bogdanovic are the most likely candidates for extra backcourt minutes with Sheppard unavailable. Houston plays again Saturday in Atlanta, so Sheppard's status will be worth monitoring ahead of the second half of the back-to-back.
Source: Matt Guzman
Source: Matt Guzman
Jaylen Warren Primed to Bounce Back in Week 7
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren disappointed for fantasy purposes last week but could bounce back in a big way against the New Orleans Saints in Week 7. The Saints are giving up the most rushing yards, touchdowns, and fantasy points per game to opposing running backs. Although Rico Dowdle (knee) played in Week 6 and took some opportunities away from Warren, he is questionable for Sunday's game in Paris after practicing on a limited basis all week. With or without Dowdle in the lineup, Warren should see enough work on the ground and through the air to deliver a strong fantasy performance. Fantasy managers can once again fire up Warren as an RB1 with significant upside in this matchup.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Andre Szmyt is Mainly a Streaming Option in Deep Leagues
Cleveland Browns kicker Andre Szmyt missed his first field goal of the season last week against the Baltimore Ravens, but made the game-winner later, and he still looks like a good option in Week 7 against the Tennessee Titans. Szmyt missed a 48-yard field goal but went 2-for-3 overall, including a 37-yarder to win the game. Szmyt is 12-for-13 on field goals this season and 8-for-9 on extra points. Szmyt looks like a reliable option in a good matchup against Tennessee. He has shown a good leg this year on long-range field goals, and the Browns should be able to score points against the Titans. Szmyt should be considered a streamer only in very deep leagues, as he ranks 23rd in the latest RotoBaller kicker rankings.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Harold Fannin Jr. Looking to Rebound Vs. the Titans in Week 7
Cleveland Browns tight end Harold Fannin Jr. will look to rebound from two consecutive rough outings when he faces the Tennessee Titans in Week 7. Fannin Jr. caught only one of three targets for nine yards last week against the Baltimore Ravens and managed just one catch for four yards on four targets two weeks ago against the New York Jets. The Titans pass defense allows 220.5 passing yards per game, 16th in the league, and six passing touchdowns allowed. Fannin Jr. has three receiving touchdowns this season with 19 receptions for 166 receiving yards. The tight end out of Bowling Green has been inconsistent this season, but has a season-high of nine targets against the Carolina Panthers in Week 3. Fannin Jr. has a good matchup on the road, and with two receivers missing practice time this week due to injuries, he could emerge as a major target for quarterback Deshaun Watson in Week 7.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Aaron Rodgers A Viable Fantasy Option Against Saints
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers ranks as the fantasy QB3 since Week 3 and gets another favorable matchup against the New Orleans Saints in Week 7. New Orleans is allowing the eighth-most passing yards per contest and the most points per game to opposing offenses. While Pittsburgh's receiving corps is thin, Rodgers' chemistry with DK Metcalf and Germie Bernard was on full display in Week 6. There's little reason to think they can't pick up where they left off in Sunday's game in Paris. With several of the league's top fantasy quarterbacks on bye this week, Rodgers profiles as one of the best streaming options on the slate and can be started with confidence in most formats.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
KC Concepcion Jr. Off Injury Report, Not Start Worthy In Week 7
Cleveland Browns wide receiver KC Concepcion Jr. (calf/quadriceps) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans. He was limited in both Wednesday and Thursday's practices, but was a full participant on Friday and is all systems go for Week 7. The Texas A&M product is coming off one of his best games in Week 6 against the Baltimore Ravens, catching four of six targets for 37 receiving yards. However, Concepcion Jr. hasn't yet shown the consistency needed to be counted on for fantasy rosters. He is averaging just 8.5 yards per reception this season and has yet to find the end zone. Until Concepcion Jr. becomes a more consistent pass-catcher who can score touchdowns, he's hard to plug into a fantasy starting lineup outside deep leagues. The matchup against the Titans is decent, but Concepcion Jr. is hard to trust as a starting receiver, making him mainly a FLEX option in deep leagues.
Source: Zac Jackson of The Athletic
Source: Zac Jackson of The Athletic
Denzel Boston Cleared, Low-End Starting WR In Week 7
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston (foot) has been cleared and has no injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Tennessee Titans. He played through the foot issue last week and was limited in practice, but he's cleared to play Sunday. Boston is coming off a home game against the Baltimore Ravens, where he caught just one pass on five targets for five yards. He is still averaging 20.3 yards per reception this season with 17 catches for 345 yards. Facing top cornerbacks Alontae Taylor and Cor'Dale Flott, Boston has a decent matchup and will look to get more involved in the passing game than he did last week. Boston has become the go-to deep threat for Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, but with Watson's inconsistent accuracy, Boston is a bit of a risky play in fantasy. He's a boom-or-bust option, but he is still the Browns' most consistent wide receiver week to week.
Source: Zac Jackson of The Athletic
Source: Zac Jackson of The Athletic
Quinshon Judkins Has Good Matchup In Week 7 Return
Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins has a good matchup in his return to the field in Week 7 against the Tennessee Titans, who rank in the bottom third of the league in rushing defense. Judkins missed Week 6 with an ankle injury and has a nice matchup with Tennessee, which allows 122.5 rushing yards per game which ranks No. 21 in the NFL and has given up six rushing touchdowns. Judkins, the Ohio State product, has not had an overwhelming start to the season with just 3.0 yards per rush and one rushing touchdown on the season. But he has carried the ball at least 12 times in each game he has played, and he has at least two catches in the passing game in each game with a game-high of six receptions against Pittsburgh in Week 4. The likely return of Dylan Sampson (questionable) could mean that Judkins loses out on some carries, but his good matchup and his involvement in the passing game make him a solid start in Week 7.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Tre Tucker a Streaming Option in Week 7
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker just had one of his best games of the season, but can he keep that up for fantasy managers in Week 7? Tucker led the Raiders with five catches for 97 yards and two touchdowns in Week 6, outperforming tight end Brock Bowers for the first time this season. The fourth-year wideout has four or more receptions in five straight games, bringing him to 24 receptions for 371 yards on the season. However, Tucker has also proven to be inconsistent, and will now face a Rams defense that is allowing just 167 passing yards per game. Tucker hasn't shaken his boom-or-bust profile yet, but is a viable stream
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
